Looks like we have a result thanks to the colleague of one member (Thanks Gav!). The top line says Sultan's Armed Forces and the bottom line says 10th National Day. As Sultan Qaboos bin Said ascended to the throne in 1970 this places this watch at around 1980. As it has the serial number 090395 that suggests it was made in September 1980 - just in time for the anniversary on November 18th. Now that I know what I have I suppose I should get this repaired.
Slightly disappointing that this is more of an award watch rather than something militarily issued in the conventional sense but I'm pleased nevertheless and a much better proposition than my other recent foray in this area .http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=omani